

Iger also announced the title of a spin-off movie scheduled for release in December 2016. Common Sense Age 10+ Critics Consensus 93 UHD Dolby Vision CC AD Action & Adventure 2 Hours 18 Minutes 2015 4.3 5. The new trilogy isn't the only "Star Wars" work keeping Disney busy. Johnson is known for the 2012 time-bending sci-fi film "Looper" and for directing several episodes of "Breaking Bad." Abrams will stand aside for "Episode VIII," handing the galactic reins off to Rian Johnson, who will take over as both writer and director.

That's a mere year-and-a-half wait between entries. Meanwhile, Rey, a young scavenger, discovers powers that will change her life - and possibly save the galaxy. Speaking at Disney's annual general meeting Thursday, CEO Bob Iger announced an official release date for the as-yet-untitled follow-up "Star Wars: Episode VIII" for May 26, 2017. Thirty years after the Battle of Endor, a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order and the villainous Kylo Ren. "The Force Awakens" is scheduled to be released December 18 of this year. Lego minifigs battle it out on Hoth in cool animated short.New 'Star Wars' books will foreshadow 'The Force Awakens' Star Wars: The Force Awakens world premiere Star Wars Episode IX, 2019 No official release date for this one yet but Jurassic World ’s Colin Trevorrow is directing so expect it to be epic in scale.Watch the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer here.
